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2016 Subaru Legacy
Sedan · 2015–2025
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$50 to +$350 (4 trims; hover for each)
2016 Legacy trims
| 2.5i | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Premium | 3.6R Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $21,745 | $26,845 | $23,845 | $29,945 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic High-Torque CVT |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Trunk | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Length | 188.8 in | 188.8 in | 188.8 in | 188.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,468 lb | — | — | — |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 6.2 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | — | Harman Kardon | — | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Optional | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | Front, Second Row | Front | Front, Second Row |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | HID Projector |
Packages and options (17)
| 2.5i | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Premium | 3.6R Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | — | Optional | — |
| EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Navigation and Power Moonroof Package | — | — | Optional | — |
| Keyless Access, Navigation, EyeSight and Power Moonroof Package | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Power Moonroof Package with SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation | — | — | Optional | — |
| Power Moonroof Package | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Carbide Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lapis Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tungsten Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Twilight Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Red Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Slate Black Cloth | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Slate Black Leather | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Warm Ivory Cloth | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Warm Ivory Leather | — | Optional | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: model, trims, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 260 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 6 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 260 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 17 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 260 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 26–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 10 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 260 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 33 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 260 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 31 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 560 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp | AWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 121 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 175 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 256 hp | AWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 123 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 175 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 256 hp | AWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 117 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 175 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 256 hp | AWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 119 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 147 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 159 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Legacy 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 33 |
| 2021 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 121 |
| 2019 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 123 |
| 2018 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 117 |
| 2017 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 119 |
| 2016 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 147 |
| 2015 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 159 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–30 |
| 2024 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–30 |
| 2023 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–30 |
| 2022 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2021 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2020 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2019 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2018 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2017 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2016 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2015 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.